Handyman

This handyman helper position supports a variety of residential property-maintenance and remodeling projects. The ideal candidate is dependable, physically capable, safety-minded, and willing to learn multiple trades.

The Handyman Helper assists with residential maintenance, repair, cleanup, and remodeling projects. Duties may include painting, deck work, lawn care, trash hauling, gutter repair, and general home-improvement tasks. Prior construction or maintenance experience is helpful, but training is available for a reliable candidate with a strong work ethic.

Essential Duties:

• Assist with interior and exterior painting, including surface preparation, taping, sanding, priming, painting, and cleanup.
• Help build, repair, stain, seal and maintain decks, fences, steps and other outdoor structures.
• Perform basic lawn and yard services, including mowing, trimming, raking, weed removal, debris cleanup, and seasonal maintenance.
• Load, unload, and haul trash, construction debris, yard waste , and donated or discarded household items.
• Assist with basic home-remodeling projects, including demolition, cleanup, minor repairs, material handling, and installation support.
• Help clean, repair, replace and maintain gutters and downspouts while following ladder and fall-protection safety procedures.
• Safely use common hand tools, power tools, ladders, and landscaping equipment as assigned.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free from safety hazards.
• Load, organize, and care for tools, materials, and equipment.
• Follow supervisor instructions, complete tasks on schedules, and communicate concerns or supply needs promptly.
• Provide respectful, professional service when working at customer homes.

Qualifications:

• Willingness to be trained in painting, deck repair, lawn service, gutter work, hauling, and basic remodeling tasks.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds regularly, with heavier team lifts as needed.
• Reliable transportation to job sites preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools preferred.
• Dependable attendance, positive attitude, and ability to work independently or as part of a crew.

Work Environment and Expectations:

• Work is primarily performed at residential properties and may involve indoor and outdoor projects.
• Schedule may vary based on weather, customer needs, and project deadlines.
• Employee must follow all job-site safety requirements and use required personal protective equipment.
• This is a drug and alcohol free workplace. Employees must report to work fit for duty and may not use, possess, or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while working on customer property, or operating vehicles or equipment.

Training is available for the right person. The employer is willing to teach job-specific skills, proper tool use, safety procedures, painting techniques, basic remodeling tasks, gutter maintenance, and landscaping practices.

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in improving homes and properties, and wants to develop practical maintenance and construction skills.